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What Americans Really Mean When They Say Things Like “How Are You?”

By: Neya Abdi on 05/05/17 11:18

[ps2id id='start-post' target=''/]You can have all the dictionaries, phrasebooks, and apps in the world and still have no clue what someone really means. Once you’ve mastered ...

5 Easy Tips for Writing a Professional Email in English

By: Neya Abdi on 05/02/17 17:00

[ps2id id='landingpage' target=''/]Writing a professional email in English can be difficult, even for native speakers. Why? There are casual ways we use the English language that ...

It’s Never Too Late to Learn To Speak English Fluently

By: Gabriel Aubry on 04/25/17 17:00

[ps2id id='landingpage' target=''/]Whether you are a first-year college student or on the verge of retirement, there is never a bad time to learn to speak English fluently. While ...

5 Tips For Improving Your English Pronunciation

By: Manuel Ascanio on 04/03/17 12:28

One of the most difficult aspects of learning English is mastering proper English pronunciation. It takes time and practice (and practice and some more practice after that). To ...

11 Idioms & Expressions You’ll Hear In An International Workplace

By: Neya Abdi on 03/27/17 11:20

[ps2id id='landingtarget' target='business-english-idioms-expressions'/]Discovering new English idioms and expressions can be a lot of fun. It can also be frustrating, especially ...

Where Should You Study? Pros and Cons of the US, Canada, UK, or Australia

By: Neya Abdi on 03/21/17 12:26

The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia are highly desirable destinations to attend university. Internationally recognized schools, improved job prospects, and ...

5 Quick Tips for Your Big Move To Canada

By: Neya Abdi on 03/07/17 9:32

So you’ve read all the top 10 articles listing Canada as a great place to live and you’re thinking, “Yup, that’s where I want to be.” Whether you’re making the move to for work, ...

8 Genius Cooking Sites That Will Improve Your English Skills… Wait, What?

By: Neya Abdi on 02/28/17 9:40

You want to learn English quickly but have no time? Cooking, like language, is an essential part of our daily lives. Since preparing meals is something most of us have to do quite ...

How To Turn Your Media Obsession Into English Practice Gold

By: Neya Abdi on 02/21/17 7:58

English practice can easily be integrated into your daily life. Here’s your new rule of thumb: If you really want to read or listen to something like the news or your favorite ...

Why Perfecting Your English Can Lead To Lucrative Work Opportunities From Home

By: Neya Abdi on 02/02/17 14:42

Today, almost anyone can make a living from the comfort of their couch with remote work from home. The required tools? A working computer and a high speed internet connection — ...